Srixon ZX 5 MK II Irons

The new Srixon ZX 5 MK II irons are the latest iteration of the already-popular Srixon ZX iron series. Like their predecessors, the new ZX 5 MK II (pronounced “mark two”) features insanely good looks and is designed to deliver forgiveness, distance, and performance for low-to-mid level handicaps. The original ZX 5 irons have pretty big shoes to fill so let’s dive into the MK II to see if they live up to the reputation.

The Looks

At first glance, the new Srixon ZX 5 MK II irons look similar to the original ZX 5 irons, but have a few noticeable differences. For one, Srixon switched up the badging slightly on the ZX 5 MK II and added some additional branding for “MK II” and “Mainframe” to the back of the club. They also updated the color scheme to a cleaner black and white paint job, rather than the original red. The MK II  irons still feature the brilliant chrome finish, with great cavity detailing, which looks amazing in the sunlight (but not blinding by any means).

The profile of the irons themselves still feature a sleek, thinner top line and narrow sole synonymous with a player’s cavity iron. The Tour V.T sole looks sleek and the irons just really “pop” when in the bag. Srixon has always made some of the best looking irons on the market and the ZX 5 MK II irons live up to that reputation.

How Does it Feel?

Compared to the original ZX 5, the new Srixon ZX 5 MK II have a little bit of a firmer feel while still maintaining the feeling of a forged club. When you hit the ZX 5 MK II, they’re going to let you know exactly where you struck it on the face. Center strikes have a nice little firm “click” feel, while misses off of the center provide a more solid feedback. Again, don’t think of this as a harsh change to the feel of the irons. They still feel like a forged club.  They do, however, have a little more firmness to them than the previous version.

Additionally, and probably my favorite thing about the feel of the ZX 5 MK II, is through the turf. The Tour V.T Sole slides right through the turf like a hot knife through butter and just feels right.

How Does it Sound?

Similar to the feel (I know, I always say this), the sound of the Srixon ZX 5 MK II has a medium-pitched click to it. It’s not an overly loud click sound, but a more crisp, defined sound. It’s definitely slightly louder than the previous generation, but I don’t necessarily think that’s a bad thing by any means.

On-Course Performance

A club can look, feel, and sound good, but if the numbers don’t add up, it’s a moot point. Thankfully, the Srixon ZX 5 MK II are a solid performing golf club. The biggest difference I noticed in the ZX 5 MK II versus the previous model is the added forgiveness. Slight misses seemed to lose a few yards less than the previous model which is due to the second generation Mainframe technology. What’s Mainframe?  It’s a variable thickness of the iron’s grooves, channels, and cavities milled into the backside of the face, giving it more flex. More flex equals more forgiveness across the face and faster ball speeds. Additionally, there are progressive, wider grooves in the 3 to 7 iron help with forgiveness in the longer clubs even more, because hey, we’re not perfect.

In terms of ball speeds, the MK II was consistent with other player’s irons I’ve tested on the market. Launch angles and spin were extremely consistent throughout, which is big for me. I don’t need a 6 iron to go 185 yards on one shot, and then 210 on the next. The ZX 5 MK II delivered consistent numbers which gives me the confidence that I know what to expect each and every time I pull one of my irons for a specific shot. That is, of course, assuming I hit it the center of the club face. That part is a whole different story…

Final Thoughts – Srixon ZX 5 MK II

I’ve always been a fan of Srixon irons, and the Srixon ZX 5 MK II is no exception.  The looks and performance fit everything I’m looking for in a player’s iron and shouldn’t be overlooked if you’re a low to mid handicap looking to replace your irons this year.  While the original ZX 5 were amazing irons, the ZX 5 MK II are a great sequel to that release.

Stock Srixon ZX 5 MK II Specs

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